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Geelong Cats vs. Western Bulldogs Prediction: Cats Predicted to Win Thursday's AFL Round 11 Matchup [5/22/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs matchup.
The Geelong Cats and Western Bulldogs are scheduled to meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday, starting at 5:30AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Cats as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Western-Geelong game 10,000 times," said Ryan Leaver from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Cats with a win probability of 56% and the Bulldogs with 44%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Bulldogs vs. Cats predictions page.
Cats vs. Bulldogs Prediction: Who Will Win Round 11 Game?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's AFL matchup between the Bulldogs and Cats 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Cats a 56% chance of beating the Bulldogs.
According to our model, the Cats (-2.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 175.5- over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Bulldogs vs. Geelong Odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bulldogs | Cats |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +105 | -130 |
| Line (Spread) | +2.5 (-115) | -2.5 (-115) |
| Total | o175.5 (-115) | u175.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Cats vs. Bulldogs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's Australian rules football matchup between the Cats and Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:30AM ET.
- Who: Western Bulldogs vs. Geelong Cats
- Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
- Time: 5:30AM ET/2:30AM PT
- Venue: GMHBA Stadium
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Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Bulldogs vs. Cats matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Western vs. Geelong picks, be sure to check out the latest AFL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Cats, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Bulldogs on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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